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My son started preschool last week. This is his first time going to school and I’m going to admit, I was a nervous wreck on his first day and I’m still a nervous wreck even now. (And, he’s only going two mornings a week! What am I going to be like once he’s in school 5 days a week – eek!) He has lunch at school and I’ve been having a fun time putting together his lunches. The only tricky thing for me is that he is on a special diet. A lot of regular lunch items (bread, pouches, crackers, cookies, yogurts) have to be very specific brands. (We are following the Feingold Diet.) We are only a couple of weeks into it and I am by no means an expert but I have found some easy foods that my son likes AND they are so tasty he doesn’t even realize he’s on a special meal plan. Win!
I was given the opportunity to shop at Save-A-Lot to buy school lunch essentials. I love shopping at Save-A-Lot. Their everyday low prices are often better than grocery store prices. In fact, Save-A-Lot tries to keep their customer’s budget in mind by offering up to 40% lower prices than conventional grocery stores! Also, every week I post Save-A-Lot coupon matchups to help you save even more money so make sure you bookmark this page HERE!
I headed to my local Save-A-Lot (in northern Tampa Bay) armed with my Feingold food lists. Head HERE to find the closest store near you. The two things I’ve noticed since following a special diet is that 1) many of the “allowed” food brands are expensive and 2) my son is particular on what he eats. My goal in his school lunches is to give him food I will know he will eat and yet doesn’t break the bank.
At Save-A-Lot I stocked up on pantry staples that I can use for school lunches and also dinner. (Prices may vary at your local store.) I decided to send my son to school with cheese quesadillas, rice and beans, fresh kiwi and fresh banana. (I WISH I could send him to school with veggies but unfortunately, he is in a stage where he doesn’t like and vegetables at all. Thank goodness we can sneak them in smoothies!) I already had tortillas and cheese at home but while at Save-A-Lot I bought the fruit, rice and beans.
Once home I made enough food for my daughter’s lunch and my son’s school lunch. If you have never made quesadillas, they are so easy to make. In fact, I basically copy the steps of making a grilled cheese. My son isn’t into fancy quesadilla flavors so I kept them simple and just made cheese. However, if your child is more adventurous, you could very easily put leftover chicken, beef and even veggies into your quesadilla!
Once I cooked the quesadilla, I let it cool before cutting. I then cut it into triangles and placed the wedges into a container. I then put the rice and beans into a separate container and the cut kiwi into another container.
This school lunch was a hit! And as you can see from the picture below, my daughter loved it too!
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I like to buy veggies, fruits and cheeses
I buy most of my groceries at Save A Lot. I only go to Publix & Winn Dixie when I find something I use in a BOGO & I have coupons making it cheap. I’m in Save A Lot several times a week.
I’ve never been there but discovered not far from us the other day and can’t wait to check it out.
I like to buy personal care and household items there.
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I keep an eye out, because they often have very good produce sales.
I have never shopped at Save-A-Lot but will have to check it out.
I like to buy produce and snacks like chips.
I like to purchase fruit and cereal.
I love the name brand items pricing
I like to buy fruits and veggies and some meat and cheeses.
I usually buy fresh poultry and steaks at Save-A-Lot.
I like to buy fruits and veggies there.
I love to buy canned goods and macaroni and cheese by the case from Save-A-Alot! I also swear by their store brand chocolate chips…they are great for baking and just snacking on!
Produce is my focus.
I’m always looking to get produce at a good price.
I go here because of the couponing aspect. I cannot save as much going to Aldi as I do at Save a Lot.
I spend too much on these at Qdoba. A great cheaper alternative.
I like to buy Veggies and Fruit from Save-A-Lot
I love to buy fresh produce and canned veggies at Save a Lot!
It is the closest grocery store by my home. Love it!!!
I haven’t been to sav a lot in a long time. It sounds like I need to check it out again.
More fruits and veggies in this house.
I buy all my groceries, produce and meats at Save-A-Lot.
More veggies and produce
I buy lots of fruits and vegetables at save a lot cause of the great prices
I’ve never actually been to Save-A-Lot, there is one close by but I have never gone in, after all the positive posts and this review though I may have to check it out. Glad they have lots of fresh veggies and produce that’s what I would be getting there along with staples like rice etc.
I haven’t ever been, but I keep meaning to. This post gave me the reminder…I am going tomorrow!
More fruits and vegis! Also like to stock up on canned goods for hurricane season!
I like getting my dairy and canned goods at Save a lot. Good deals!
I’d like to buy rice, olive oil, grains and other pantry items!
I’ve never been here yet. I’d love to try some of their chicken breasts and also frozen foods.
I like to stock up on staples like toilet paper, paper towels and canned goods at Save-A-Lot. I also like their macaroni salad.
Fruits,veggies, meats,frozen ground turkey,canned beans and veggies.
I like to stock up on canned veggies at Save-a-lot.
I’d stock up on some fresh fruit and vegetables!